The antidepressant imipramine comes in two forms -- imipramine hydrochloride and imipramine pamoate. This eMedTV article discusses the differences between the two products and explains what the drugs are used for.
Weight gain may potentially occur with the use of imipramine. This eMedTV Web page discusses imipramine and weight gain in more detail and lists common lifestyle changes that your doctor may recommend to help with any weight gain.
Sexual side effects of imipramine may include changes in libido and impotence. This part of the eMedTV archives describes these imipramine sexual side effects in more detail and discusses what your doctor may recommend if they occur.
Dry mouth is a common side effect of imipramine. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses imipramine and dry mouth in more detail, offers tips for dry mouth relief, and explains what your doctor may recommend if dry mouth doesn't improve.
Imipramine hydrochloride and imipramine pamoate are both available as generics. This page on the eMedTV Web site briefly describes generic imipramine, offers information on its manufacturers, and lists the various strengths available.
This eMedTV Web page explains that if you're taking imipramine and pregnancy occurs, you should let your doctor know. A pregnant woman may take imipramine if its benefits to her and the fetus outweigh the possible risks.
Breastfeeding while taking imipramine can cause low amounts of the drug to be passed to the nursing baby. This eMedTV article discusses research findings on imipramine and breastfeeding, and explains the possible risks involved.
Imipramine withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, nausea, and malaise. As this eMedTV segment explains, if you are discontinuing imipramine use, your healthcare provider may wean you off of the drug slowly to help prevent withdrawals.
This eMedTV Web page lists imipramine overdose symptoms (such as vomiting and blue skin) and treatment options (including fluids through an IV) -- and explains that you should seek immediate medical attention if you have overdosed on imipramine.
As with all antidepressants, there may be an increased risk of suicidal behavior while taking imipramine. This eMedTV page discusses imipramine and suicide in more detail and contains a list of possible signs of suicidal behavior to look out for.
This eMedTV page provides an overview of imipramine alternatives for the treatment of depression. Some of these alternatives include other antidepressants (such as Prozac), "talk therapy," electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and alternative therapies.
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